Ingredients
Method
Season & Sear the Pork
- Season pork pieces generously with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large stockpot over high heat. Once hot, add pork in batches and sear until golden on all sides (about 3–4 minutes per batch). Remove and set aside.
Sauté Aromatics
- In the same pot, add chopped onion and sauté until soft. Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and oregano, cooking for 30 seconds more until fragrant.
Braise Pork
- Return pork to the pot. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 2–4 hours until pork is tender and shreds easily. If needed, add more liquid to keep pork partially submerged.
Broil & Puree the Sauce
- Preheat oven to high broil. Line a baking sheet with foil or spray with oil. Arrange poblano chiles, jalapeños, and tomatillos cut-side down. Broil for 7–10 minutes until slightly charred and caramelized.
- Transfer roasted peppers and tomatillos to a sealed plastic bag to steam for 5 minutes. Peel off the skins and discard.
- In a blender, combine roasted vegetables and cilantro. Purée until smooth.
Combine & Simmer
- Add the green chile-tomatillo purée to the pork along with its braising juices. Stir to integrate and simmer for another 30–45 minutes until sauce thickens and melds with the pork.